Festival du Loir

A festival along the water at the foot of the castle

The Festival du Loir draws its name and soul from the river that flows through Châteaudun, offering an enchanting natural setting at the Jardin des Grands Moulins. Located at the foot of the imposing Châteaudun castle, this green garden bordered by the peaceful waters of the Loir is an ideal setting for a summer festival. Since its creation in 2020, the event has established itself in the cultural landscape of Châteaudun, offering two days of festivities combining music, live performance, and outdoor activities.

A multidisciplinary and festive program

The Festival du Loir stands out for the diversity of its program. Concerts of contemporary music, street theater performances, circus companies, and torchlight processions animate the days and evenings. The musical program, featuring regional and national bands, offers a range of styles from rock to French chanson to world music. The circus and street theater performances add a touch of poetry and fantasy to this popular celebration.

Outdoor activities for the whole family

Beyond the shows, the Festival du Loir focuses on outdoor activities to appeal to all audiences. Water sports enthusiasts can try canoeing on the Loir, while younger visitors can enjoy the inflatable structures set up in the garden. Food trucks and catering stands offer a varied gourmet selection, allowing festival-goers to picnic by the water in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

An event driven by the local community

The Festival du Loir is the result of collaboration between the City of Châteaudun and local associations that animate the region. Each association contributes to the program and organization, creating an event that reflects the community of Châteaudun: supportive, dynamic, and warm. This participatory dimension makes the Festival du Loir an authentic event, rooted in the life of the city and open to all.

Châteaudun's heritage as a backdrop

The choice of the Jardin des Grands Moulins as the festival venue is significant. This remarkable site, where the medieval architecture of the castle, the old mills, and the lush vegetation of the Loir riverbanks meet, offers a unique visual and sensory experience. The Festival du Loir thus contributes to the promotion of Châteaudun's natural and architectural heritage, inviting visitors to rediscover the city in a festive and bright light in the heart of summer.